Senior Software Engineer

Avegen is a digital healthcare company empowering individuals to take control of their health and supporting healthcare professionals in delivering life-changing care. Avegen’s core product, HealthMachine®, is a cloud-hosted, next-generation digital healthcare engine for pioneers in digital healthcare, including healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies, to deploy high-quality robust digital care solutions efficiently and effectively. We are ISO27001, ISO13485, and Cyber essentials certified; compliant with the NHS Data protection toolkit and GDPR.

Job Summary:

Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for developing, designing and maintaining the core framework of mobile applications for our platform. This includes tasks such as creating and implementing new features, troubleshooting and debugging any issues, optimizing the performance of the app, collaborating with cross-functional teams and staying current with the latest advancements in React Native and mobile app development. We are looking for exceptional candidates who have an in-depth understanding of React, JavaScript and TypeScript, can create pixel-perfect UI and are obsessed with creating the best experiences for end users.

Your responsibilities include:

Architect and build performant mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms using React Native.
Work with squad leaders and other managers to provide technical consultation and assist in defining the scope and sizing of work.
Maintain compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 13485, and Cyber Essentials that Avegen adheres to.
Lead configuration of our platform HealthMachine™ in line with functional specifications and development of platform modules with a focus on quality and performance.
Write well-documented, clean Javascript/TypeScript code to build reusable components in the platform.
Maintain code, write automated tests and assist DevOps in CI/CD to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
Lead by example in best practices for software design and quality. You will stay current with tools and technologies to seek out the best needed for the job.
Train team members on software design principles and emerging technologies by taking regular engineering workshops.

Requirements:

Hands-on experience working in a product company developing consumer-facing mobile apps that are deployed and currently in use in production. He/she must have at least 3 mobile apps live in Apple App Store/Google Play Store.
Proven ability to mentor junior engineers to realize a delivery goal.
Solid attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills & excellent troubleshooting skills.
4+ years’ experience working as a mobile developer in React Native.
In-depth understanding of React and its ecosystem with the latest features.
Experience in writing modular, reusable custom JavaScript/TypeScript modules that scale well for high-volume applications.
Strong familiarity with native development tools such as Xcode and Android Studio.
A positive, “can do” attitude who isn’t afraid to lead the complex React Native implementations.
Experience in building mobile apps with intensive server communication (REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets etc.).
Self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities.
Excellent command of version control systems like Git.
Working in Agile/SCRUM methodology, understanding of the application life cycle and experience working on project management tools like Atlassian JIRA.
Good command of the Unix operating system and understanding of cloud computing platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure etc.
Hands-on experience in database technologies including RDBMS and NoSQL and a firm grasp of data models and ER diagrams.
Open source contributions and experience developing your own React Native wrappers for native functionality is a plus.

Qualification:

BE/BTech/MS in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.